The renowned animation studio SHAFT will celebrate his 50th anniversary with a commemorative exhibition titled SHAFT 50th Anniversary Exhibitionwhich will take place in Mixalive TOKYOin Ikebukuro, from December 27, 2025 to the January 18, 2026. The event will bring together production materials, storyboards and visuals of some of the studio's most representative works.
Along with the announcement, a new promotional video, the third main visual and the third round of titles that will be part of the sample were revealed. Additionally, a one-day special event titled SHAFT 50th Anniversary Exhibition × Mixa Animation Diary: Bakemonogatarischeduled for January 10whose advance tickets are now available.
Featured works in the exhibition
The exhibition will review more than two decades of history of SHAFT through his most iconic productions. These include:
- Mahoromatic (2001)
- Popotan (2003)
- Tsukuyomi -MOON PHASE- (2004)
- Pani Poni Dash! (2005)
- REC (2006)
- Negima!? (2006–)
- Hidamari Sketch (2007–)
- Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World -For You- (2007)
- Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (2007–)
- ef – a tale of memories. (2007–)
- Maria†Holic (2009–)
- Natsu no Arashi! (2009–)
- Monogatari Series (2009–)
- Arakawa Under the Bridge (2010–)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011–)
- Nisekoi (2014–)
- The Kubikiri Cycle: The Blue Savant and the Nonsense User (2016)
- March Comes in Like a Lion (2016–)
- Fireworks: Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (2017)
- Fate/EXTRA Last Encore (2018)
- Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (2020–)
- Assault Lily BOUQUET (2020)
- Pretty Boy Detective Club (2021)
- Luminous Witches (2022)
- Ninja and Assassin's Roomshare (2025)
- Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl (2025)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
Event details
During the exhibition, visitors will be able to see original production materials and unpublished visual pieces. The sale of exclusive commemorative merchandise and thematic activities dedicated to franchises such as Monogatari Series and Puella Magi Madoka Magicatwo of the biggest hits in the studio's history.
Which SHAFT production would you like to see represented in their 50th anniversary exhibition?
